The Park Grille & Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, The Park Grille & Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for University Park restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in the ceiling in the back prep kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in freezer. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food (sausage) stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved item to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on back prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both designated hand washing sinks at the outside bar being used as dump sinks and no accessibility for employees to wash hands.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed line cook preparing ready to eat food wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer covering most of the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles on kitchen cook line and in prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed all 5 white containers holding food product not labeled and not easily identifiable.
02D-01-5
67
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Quiche (53F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line at 10:50 AM with cooler at 50F ambient air temperature. Employee stated the item had been in the cooler overnight. Employee set aside to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of toxic chemicals stored next to food in reach-in cooler on cookline. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Quiche (53F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line at 10:50 AM with cooler at 50F ambient air temperature. Employee stated the item had been in the cooler overnight. Employee set aside to discard.
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin in wait station area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris to the right of the toaster.
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Park Grille & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Park Grille & Cafe on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Park Grille & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Park Grille & Cafe.
How does The Park Grille & Cafe compare to other restaurants in University Park?
The Park Grille & Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the University Park average of 86.
Has The Park Grille & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Park Grille & Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Park Grille & Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Park Grille & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Park Grille & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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